oaxacan animal sculptures

~~$59~~ $53.10

Wood alebrije figurine, 'Coyote Delight' - Handcrafted Copal Wood Coyote Alebrije Figurine

Artisans Jesus and Roxana Hernandez of Mexico handcraft this charming coyote alebrije figurine. Painted in colorful shades such as turquoise and chartreuse, the copal wood coyote takes a howling pose. Small parts are separated for shipping to protect from breakage.

The alebrije tradition started with Mexico City papier mache artisan Pedro Linares (1906-1992). When he was 30, he fell into a coma due to serious illness. While he was unconscious, he dreamed he was caught between the land of the living and the dead; the place looked like a forest and was populated with creatures with body parts belonging to different animals. The beings repeatedly uttered the word alebrije. Upon recovering, Linares recreated these figures in bright colors using papier mache techniques and called them alebrijes. His work became famous and was one of the main influences of artisans in the state of Oaxaca who began crafting alebrijes of their own using traditional wood carving methods.

Coyote Delight Handcrafted Copal Wood Coyote Alebrije Figurine

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

Jesus and Roxana recreate the axolotl, one of Mexico's rarest and most iconic creatures, in colorful alebrije form. They hand-carve it from copal wood and decorate its body with joyful geometric patterns in a palette of saffron yellow, dark green, bright red, and purple. The axolotl's gills are detached for safe and easy transport.

Jesus and Roxana come from a Zapotec community in Oaxaca where a large number of the residents work crafting alebrijes. Jesus takes care of the carving part while Roxana works her magic creating the colorful patterns that decorate the pieces.

~~$54~~ $48.60

Axolotl Copal Wood Axolotl Alebrije from Mexico

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

$96.30 Wholesale

~~$107~~ $96.30

Wood alebrije figurine, 'Coyote Charm' - Handcrafted Copal Wood Alebrije Coyote Figurine

Artisans Jesus and Roxana Hernandez of Mexico handcraft this charming coyote alebrije figurine. Painted in colorful shades such as cerulean and light olive, the copal wood coyote takes a howling pose. Small parts are separated for shipping to protect from breakage.

The alebrije tradition started with Mexico City papier mache artisan Pedro Linares (1906-1992). When he was 30, he fell into a coma due to serious illness. While he was unconscious, he dreamed he was caught between the land of the living and the dead; the place looked like a forest and was populated with creatures with body parts belonging to different animals. The beings repeatedly uttered the word alebrije. Upon recovering, Linares recreated these figures in bright colors using papier mache techniques and called them alebrijes. His work became famous and was one of the main influences of artisans in the state of Oaxaca who began crafting alebrijes of their own using traditional wood carving methods.

Coyote Charm Handcrafted Copal Wood Alebrije Coyote Figurine

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

Any cat lover knows that felines love to be up in high places to better supervise the goings-on in their (not our) houses. This brightly-colored wooden cat alebrije by Esteban Hernandez of Oaxaca is designed specifically to be displayed on the edge of a shelf, with one paw hanging down. The tail will be detached for shipping.

~~$59~~ $53.10

My Domain Copal Wood Oaxaca Alebrije Cat in Multiple Bright Colors

Esteban Hernandez

(37)

$42.30 Wholesale

~~$47~~ $42.30

Running Grace Wood Deer Alebrije From San Martin Tilcajete Oaxaca

Pablo and Lucy Mendez

(81)

Pablo and Lucy Mendez are part of the Oaxaca wood alebrije tradition, which economically sustains the rural town of San Martin Tilcajete in the Central Valleys of this Mexican state. This version depicts a deer with sleek appendages and semi-natural coloring. The ears, antlers and tail detach to allow for shipping without breakage.

Artisans Jesus and Roxana Hernandez in Mexico create this wonderful sculpture in the Oaxacan folk art tradition of alebrijes. The figurine is carved by hand from copal wood in the form of a stretching cat, and then carefully hand painted with a dizzying array of motifs. Small parts may be separated for safe shipping.

The folk art tradition of alebrijes dates back to the 1930's in Mexico City. A man named Pedro Linares was taken ill, and in his fevered dreams he saw a strange land populated with curious creatures--a donkey with wings, a rooster with bull's horns, and a lion with the head of a dog. The beasts all ran at him, shouting the nonsense word,"alebrije! alebrije!". Upon his recovery, Linares began recreating the fantastical creatures he had seen in his dream in papier mache. The art form gained popularity, and alebrijes are now made of wood as well as papier mache.

~~$74~~ $66.60

Relaxed Cat Cat Alebrije Figurine from Mexico

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

~~$49~~ $44.10

Wood alebrije figurine, 'Mexican Hairless Dog in Red' - Orange Copal Wood Mexican Hairless Dog Alebrije Figurine

Bring home this colorful alebrije rendition of a xolo—short for xoloesquintle—Mexico's iconic hairless dog. Jesus and Roxana Hernandez hand-carve it from copal wood and decorate its body with joyful geometric patterns in a palette of flame orange, turquoise blue, lime green and purple. The tail is removable for shipping.

The artisan couple comes from a Zapotec community in Oaxaca known for its alebrijes. Jesus takes care of the carving part, while Roxana works her magic creating the colorful patterns that decorate their designs.

Mexican Hairless Dog in Red Orange Copal Wood Mexican Hairless Dog Alebrije Figurine

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

$102.60 Wholesale

~~$114~~ $102.60

Wood alebrije sculpture, 'Speak No Evil' - Wood Alebrije Carving of Multicolored Monkey from Oaxaca

I don't know what this monkey is thinking, but I bet his mother taught him to be discreet. This sculpture is an example of a Oaxacan alebrije, a copal wood carving hand-painted in various bright colors and intricate patterns. This monkey is the work of Jesus and Roxana Hernandez, noted alebrije carvers whose work has won awards and media attention. The slender tail is removed for shipping.

Speak No Evil Wood Alebrije Carving of Multicolored Monkey from Oaxaca

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

This dreamy alebrije figurine is the design of artisan Manuel Cruz. The rabbit is hand carved from copal wood and delicately hand painted using a maguey thorn for finer details in multicolor tones with the traditional and detailed motifs that distinguish alebrije artwork. These traditional Mexican sculptures and figurines represent Oaxacan folklore.

~~$67~~ $60.30

Magical Rabbit Copal Wood Rabbit Alebrije Figurine from Mexico

Manuel Cruz

(12)

$98.10 Wholesale

~~$109~~ $98.10

Little Blue Deer Blue Copal Wood Deer Alebrije From San Martin Tilcajete

Pablo and Lucy Mendez

(81)

Staring curiously, but ready to spring at the slightest sound, this blue deer alebrije is by Pablo and Lucy Mendez, from the famous alebrije town of San Martin Tilcajete in Oaxaca. This figure is carved from copal wood, native to the area, and painted brightly as is typical for the town. The ears, antlers and tail detach for storage and shipping.

$62.10 Wholesale

~~$69~~ $62.10

Wood alebrije sculpture, 'Dainty Deer in Grey' - Handcrafted Grey Deer Alebrije Sculpture

Working in the traditional Oaxacan folk art form called alebrijes, Pablo and Lucy Mendez in Mexico create this marvelous sculpture. The delicate deer is carved by hand from copal wood and then painted in meticulous detail. Please note that small parts may be detached for secure shipping.

The folk art tradition of alebrijes dates back to the 1930s in Mexico City. A man named Pedro Linares was taken ill, and in his fevered dreams he saw a strange land populated with curious creatures--a donkey with wings, a rooster with bull's horns, and a lion with the head of a dog. The beasts all ran at him, shouting the nonsense word, "alebrije! alebrije!". Upon his recovery, Linares began recreating the fantastical creatures he had seen in his dream in papier mache. The art form gained popularity, and alebrijes are now made of wood as well as papier mache. The same style of painting can also be found on other (non-animal) items.

Dainty Deer in Grey Handcrafted Grey Deer Alebrije Sculpture

Pablo and Lucy Mendez

(81)

~~$77~~ $69.30

Dainty Deer in Orange, Hand Carved Alebrije Deer Figurine

Pablo and Lucy Mendez

(81)

~~$74~~ $66.60

Cautious Amber Rhino, Yellow Orange Dominant Rhinoceros Alebrije Sculpture

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(16)

$75.60 Wholesale

~~$84~~ $75.60

Wood alebrije sculpture, 'Happy Emperor Penguins' (pair) - Black and White Penguin Alebrije Figures from Oaxaca (Pair)

Happy Emperor Penguins, Black and White Penguin Alebrije Figures from Oaxaca (Pair)

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(16)

$87.30 Wholesale

~~$97~~ $87.30

Insomniac Lion, Purple Sleepy Lion Alebrije Carving with Detachable Tail

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(16)

~~$54~~ $48.60

Wood alebrije sculpture, 'Ocean Dolphin' - Hand Painted Dolphin Alebrije

Ocean Dolphin, Hand Painted Dolphin Alebrije

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

~~$49~~ $44.10

Blue Pouncing Cat, Blue and Turquoise Whiskered Cat Alebrije from Oaxaca

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(16)

~~$49~~ $44.10

Calling Elephant, Red Dominant Elephant Alebrije Figure Made in Oaxaca

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(16)

~~$54~~ $48.60

Mossy Monkey, Handmade Turquoise Monkey Alebrije Figure from Oaxaca

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(16)

$35.10 Wholesale

~~$39~~ $35.10

Wind Glider, Blue and Red Copal Wood Pegasus Alebrije from Oaxaca

Esteban Hernandez

(37)

~~$77~~ $69.30

Wood alebrije sculpture, 'Mythical Pegasus' - Hand Painted Pegasus Alebrije Sculpture

Mythical Pegasus, Hand Painted Pegasus Alebrije Sculpture

Esteban Hernandez

(37)

~~$77~~ $69.30

Bold Coyote, Oaxacan Wood Alebrije Statuette

Eugenia and Roberto Sosa

(16)

$107.10 Wholesale

~~$119~~ $107.10

Oaxaca Snail, Handcrafted Mexican Folk Art Alebrije Sculpture

Zeny and Reyna

(334)

$84.60 Wholesale

~~$94~~ $84.60

Diving Dolphin, Alebrije Dolphin Figurine

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

~~$49~~ $44.10

Mountain Fox, Colorful Fox Alebrije Sculpture

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

~~$67~~ $60.30

Wood alebrije ornaments, 'Walking Fish' (set of 4) - Hand Painted Fish Alebrije Ornaments (Set of 4)

Walking Fish, Hand Painted Fish Alebrije Ornaments (Set of 4)

Esteban Hernandez

(37)

~~$59~~ $53.10

Perky Blue Parrot, Handmade Blue Parrot Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico

Pablo and Lucy Mendez

(81)

$240.30 Wholesale

~~$267~~ $240.30

Perky Armadillo, Multicolored Armadillo Alebrije

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

~~$49~~ $44.10

Porcupine Spirit, Copal Wood Porcupine Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico

Zeny and Reyna

(334)

$269.10 Wholesale

~~$299~~ $269.10

Bicycle Cat, Hand Painted Alebrije Cat Figurine

Zeny and Reyna

(334)

$98.10 Wholesale

~~$109~~ $98.10

Mexican Hairless Dog in Jade, Blue Copal Wood Mexican Hairless Dog Alebrije from Mexico

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

$98.10 Wholesale

~~$109~~ $98.10

Wood alebrije sculpture, 'Audacious Hen' - Handmade Hen Alebrije Sculpture

Audacious Hen, Handmade Hen Alebrije Sculpture

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

~~$54~~ $48.60

Alebrije sculpture, 'Blue Cat Greeting' - Mexican Alebrije Cat Sculpture

Blue Cat Greeting, Mexican Alebrije Cat Sculpture

Zeny and Reyna

(334)

$71.10 Wholesale

~~$79~~ $71.10

Wood alebrije statuette, 'Winged Song' - Teal Alebrije Gazelle with Multicolor Hand Painted Motifs

Winged Song, Teal Alebrije Gazelle with Multicolor Hand Painted Motifs

Zeny and Reyna

(334)

~~$67~~ $60.30

Wood alebrije sculpture, 'Blue Goat' - Artisan Crafted Goat Alebrije

Blue Goat, Artisan Crafted Goat Alebrije

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

~~$49~~ $44.10

Wood alebrije figurine, 'Owl Delight' - Handcrafted Copal Wood Alebrije Owl Figurine from Mexico

Owl Delight, Handcrafted Copal Wood Alebrije Owl Figurine from Mexico

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

$42.30 Wholesale

~~$47~~ $42.30

Pink Iguana, Pink and Yellow Wood Iguana Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

$134.10 Wholesale

~~$149~~ $134.10

Turquoise Cat, Modern Turquoise Cat Alebrije Sculpture

Pablo and Lucy Mendez

(81)

~~$49~~ $44.10

Wood figurine, 'Blue Dancing Frog' - Artisan Crafted Blue Wood Frog Figurine Sculpture

Blue Dancing Frog, Artisan Crafted Blue Wood Frog Figurine Sculpture

Zeny and Reyna

(334)

~~$74~~ $66.60

Wild Wolf, Hand Painted Wood Wolf Alebrije

Claudio Ojeda

(99)

$71.10 Wholesale

~~$79~~ $71.10

Nocturnal Mirage, Mexican Hand Painted Copal Wood Owl Alebrije Sculpture

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

~~$49~~ $44.10

Dream Owl, Mexican Hand Decorated Copal Wood Owl Alebrije Sculpture

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

~~$59~~ $53.10

Wood alebrije sculpture, 'Little Black Mouse Perez' - Turquoise and Black Mouse Alebrije Figure Signed by Artisans

Little Black Mouse Perez, Turquoise and Black Mouse Alebrije Figure Signed by Artisans

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(16)

$30.60 Wholesale

~~$34~~ $30.60

Cautious Black and White Rhino, Black and White Rhinoceros Alebrije Wood Carving from Oaxaca

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(16)

$75.60 Wholesale

~~$84~~ $75.60

Wood alebrije sculpture, 'Crimson Cat' - Red and Blue Arched Cat Alebrije Figure from Oaxaca

Crimson Cat, Red and Blue Arched Cat Alebrije Figure from Oaxaca

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(16)

~~$49~~ $44.10

Alebrije sculpture, 'Proud Rooster' - Rooster Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico

New Arrival

Proud Rooster, Rooster Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico

Zeny and Reyna

(334)

$579.60 Wholesale

~~$644~~ $579.60

Colorful Macaw, Multicolored Hand Painted Pinewood Macaw Figurine

Manuel Delfino

(32)

$22.50 Wholesale

~~$25~~ $22.50

Wood alebrije figurine, 'Red Dragonfly' - Handmade Dragonfly Alebrije Figurine in Red from Oaxaca

Red Dragonfly, Handmade Dragonfly Alebrije Figurine in Red from Oaxaca

Teresita Gonzalez

(44)

~~$67~~ $60.30

Blue Winged Owl, Hand Carved Owl Alebrije with Blue Wings from Oaxaca

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(16)

~~$49~~ $44.10

Iguana Joy, Copal Wood Alebrije Lizard Figurine from Mexico

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

~~$77~~ $69.30

Wood alebrije sculpture, 'Monkey in Chaos' - Wood Monkey Alebrije Figure Hiding His Eyes From Oaxaca

Monkey in Chaos, Wood Monkey Alebrije Figure Hiding His Eyes From Oaxaca

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

~~$77~~ $69.30

Wood alebrije sculpture, 'Zapotec Pegasus in Purple' - Wood Pegasus Inspired Alebrije in Purple and other Colors

Zapotec Pegasus in Purple, Wood Pegasus Inspired Alebrije in Purple and other Colors

Esteban Hernandez

(37)

~~$77~~ $69.30

Chirping Cricket, Handcrafted Copal Wood Cricket Alebrije from Mexico

Pablo and Lucy Mendez

(81)

~~$49~~ $44.10

Wood alebrije sculpture, 'Acrobatic Dragon' - Colorful Hand Carved and Painted Dragon Alebrije Figurine

Acrobatic Dragon, Colorful Hand Carved and Painted Dragon Alebrije Figurine

Zeny and Reyna

(334)

$57.60 Wholesale

~~$64~~ $57.60

Night Fantasy, Wood Owl Sculpture with Hand Painted Star Design from Mexico

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

~~$59~~ $53.10

Green Hummingbird, Green Hummingbird Alebrije Sculpture Crafted by Hand

Zeny and Reyna

(334)

~~$77~~ $69.30

Wood alebrije sculpture, 'Surprised Monkey' - Copal Wood Alebrije Carving of Multicolored Monkey

Surprised Monkey, Copal Wood Alebrije Carving of Multicolored Monkey

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

~~$67~~ $60.30

Turtle Mom Taxi, Green and Blue Oaxacan Mother Turtle Alebrije with Babies

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(16)

$93.60 Wholesale

~~$104~~ $93.60

Wood alebrije sculpture, 'Flirty Hen' - Hen Alebrije Figurine

Flirty Hen, Hen Alebrije Figurine

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

~~$49~~ $44.10

Chameleon with the Blues, Blue and Orange Chameleon Alebrije Figure from Oaxaca

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(16)

$129.60 Wholesale

~~$144~~ $129.60

Cricket Song, Handcrafted Copal Wood Cricket Alebrije from Mexico

Pablo and Lucy Mendez

(81)

~~$49~~ $44.10

Smiling Deer, Handmade Deer Alebrije Figurine

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

~~$54~~ $48.60

Purple Pouncing Cat, Purple Crouching Cat Alebrije Figure with Henequen Whiskers

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(16)

~~$49~~ $44.10

Blue Axolotl, Handmade Copal Wood Axolotl Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

$80.10 Wholesale

~~$89~~ $80.10

Turtle Love, Mexican Hand Painted Wood Sea Turtle Alebrije Figurine

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

~~$77~~ $69.30

Wood figurine, 'Purple Dancing Frog' - Purple Hand Crafted Alebrije Style Frog Figurine Sculpture

Purple Dancing Frog, Purple Hand Crafted Alebrije Style Frog Figurine Sculpture

Zeny and Reyna

(334)

$62.10 Wholesale

~~$69~~ $62.10

Ceramic sculpture, 'Guelaguetza Festival' (13 pieces) - 13-Piece Sculpture Set of Mexican Guelaguetza Festival

Guelaguetza Festival, 13-Piece Sculpture Set of Mexican Guelaguetza Festival

Aguilar Artisan Workshop

(15)

$372.60 Wholesale

~~$414~~ $372.60

Alebrije sculpture, 'Playful Blue Kitten' - Mexican Alebrije Cat Sculpture

Playful Blue Kitten, Mexican Alebrije Cat Sculpture

Zeny and Reyna

(334)

$80.10 Wholesale

~~$89~~ $80.10

Blue Hummingbird, Blue Hummingbird Alebrije Hanging Sculpture from Mexico

Zeny and Reyna

(334)

~~$74~~ $66.60

Bold Deer, Hand Painted Deer Alebrije Sculpture

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

~~$54~~ $48.60

Owl Joy, Handcrafted Copal Wood Alebrije Owl Figurine from Mexico

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

~~$59~~ $53.10

Alebrije sculpture, 'Colorful Hummingbird' - Multi Color Hummingbird Alebrije Sculpture Crafted by Hand

Colorful Hummingbird, Multi Color Hummingbird Alebrije Sculpture Crafted by Hand

Zeny and Reyna

(334)

$62.10 Wholesale

~~$69~~ $62.10

Coloring postcards, 'Alebrije Collection' (set of 10) - Gift Idea 10 Coloring Postcards of Mexican Animal Alebrijes

Alebrije Collection, Gift Idea 10 Coloring Postcards of Mexican Animal Alebrijes

Alejandra Aceves

(48)

$21.11 Wholesale

~~$26.39~~ $21.11

Wood alebrije figurine, 'Scales and Dreams' - Mexican Handmade Copal Wood Armadillo Alebrije Figurine

Scales and Dreams, Mexican Handmade Copal Wood Armadillo Alebrije Figurine

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

~~$49~~ $44.10

Turtle Friend, Handcrafted Copal Wood Alebrije Turtle Figurine

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

~~$77~~ $69.30

Wood alebrije statuette, 'Magnificent Pegasus' - Handcrafted Alebrije Wood Pegasus Statuette from Mexico

Magnificent Pegasus, Handcrafted Alebrije Wood Pegasus Statuette from Mexico

Pablo and Lucy Mendez

(81)

$237.60 Wholesale

~~$264~~ $237.60

The Turtle and the Sea, Multicolored Hand Painted Wood Turtle Alebrije Figurine

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

~~$77~~ $69.30

Geometric Camel, Mexican Alebrije Camel Sculpture with Geometric Designs

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

~~$49~~ $44.10

Colorful Camel, Wood Alebrije Camel Figurine in Vivid Colors from Mexico

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

$42.30 Wholesale

~~$47~~ $42.30

Wood hanging alebrije sculpture, 'Garden Hummingbird' - Handcrafted Wood Hanging Hummingbird Alebrije Sculpture

Garden Hummingbird, Handcrafted Wood Hanging Hummingbird Alebrije Sculpture

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

~~$54~~ $48.60

Golden Fox, Hand-Painted Wood Alebrije

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(16)

~~$59~~ $53.10

Blue Tortoise, Wood Alebrije Tortoise Sculpture in Blue from Mexico

Teresita Gonzalez

(44)

$132.30 Wholesale

~~$147~~ $132.30

Wood alebrije figurine, 'Festive Cat' - Multicolored Wood Alebrije Cat Figurine from Mexico

Walking Festive Cat, Multicolored Wood Alebrije Cat Figurine from Mexico

Zeny and Reyna

(334)